Quarky Explores Rio de Janeiro
Why does one statue get struck by lightning so often?
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The story
Christ the Redeemer stands on a mountain top with arms wide open, which makes it the tallest pointy thing for miles. Quarky learns that height plus a sharp point plus a stormy sky equals a lightning magnet, and repair crews keep spare stone ready.
What you'll learn
- Lightning tends to strike the tallest, pointiest object in an area.
- Being high on a mountain makes a strike even more likely.
- The statue is struck several times a year and gets repaired.
- Quarky takeaway: standing tallest means catching the most weather.
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